What You'll Do:1. Maintenance Leadership & Execution- Plan, lead, and oversee all maintenance operations within the facility
- Assign and coordinate daily maintenance activities across 1st and 2nd shifts
- Serve as on-call maintenance leader for emergency repairs
- Oversee maintenance and repair of both standard equipment and complex, custom-built machinery
2. Preventive Maintenance & Reliability- Drive transformation from reactive maintenance to structured preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and uptime
- Track and improve key metrics such as PM completion rate, downtime, and mean time to repair (MTTR)
3. Team Leadership & Labor Management- Lead, coach, and develop union maintenance technicians
- Provide clear direction, set expectations, and reinforce accountability
- Navigate labor relations in alignment with collective bargaining agreements
- Partner effectively with union employees while upholding company standards and performance expectations
4. Production Partnership & Operational Alignment- Collaborate with Production Supervisors and General Foreman to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime
- Align maintenance activities with production schedules and plant priorities
5. Safety & Regulatory Compliance- Implement and enforce safety policies in accordance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards
- Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements
- Maintain required logs and documentation for cranes, forklifts, and mobile equipment
- Support safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices across the team
6. Technical Oversight & Problem Solving- Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
- Guide complex repairs and ensure quality execution of maintenance work
7. Planning, Budgeting & Resource Management- Monitor and control maintenance costs, staffing, and operating expenses within budget
- Requisition tools, parts, and materials to support efficient maintenance operations
8. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement- Track, report, and communicate maintenance KPIs and performance trends
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and reliability improvement
- Contribute to plant-wide continuous improvement initiative
9. Administrative- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Need:• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience
• Minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a skilled trades or maintenance function
• Experience working in or alongside a union environment strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of how to lead, communicate, and drive performance within a union workforce
• Strong background with industrial equipment, hydraulic systems, overhead cranes, and mobile equipment
• Working knowledge of PLCs, mechanical/electrical diagnostics, and maintenance systems
• Familiarity with CMMS or PM software (Oracle experience a plus)
• Experience with Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems
• Willingness and ability to be on call 24/7 for emergency situations
Compensation:• Hourly rate:
$31.00 - $46.00 per hour (in compliance with applicable state posting requirements)
Work Environment:• Manufacturing and yard environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery
• Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Exposure to outdoor conditions when working in yard areas or on equipment
Bi-Lingual (English / Spanish) preferred
This is a Union Role and will require Union Membership.
